The lack of tracking and the importance of flicks in CS:GO has resulted in competitive players gravitating towards high friction mousepads like the Zowie G-SR. It is highly encouraged to experiment and find what settings let you perform at your best. While lower sensitivities have proven to be effective and popular in CS:GO, it is by no means a necessity and there are outliers who perform extremely well on higher settings. In general, lower sensitivities provide more accuracy and control, but lack mobility which isn’t a problem in CS:GO. Considering the lack of verticality in map design and limited need for large aiming movements, lower sensitivities have become very common in the competitive scene. The unique aiming requirements of CS:GO present an opportunity to configure your settings and select certain peripherals that complement this playstyle. With some experience, you can figure out what leeway works best for your reaction time. If it’s too close, you are at the mercy of your reaction time and they may move past your crosshair before you have the chance to shoot. When holding a corner waiting for an opponent, it can be a good idea to have your crosshair situated slightly out from the corner, rather than being flush up against it. Take time to figure out play head heights so you can always have your crosshair set up ready for a swift headshot.
Make smart crosshair placement a habit by reminding yourself to align it with the most suitable area, no matter what stage of the round you are in.
The consistency this introduces to your play has massive cascading effects on your k/d and ultimately your chance of winning the match. If your crosshair is placed on a corner and an enemy walks into it, you don’t even need to aim you can simply click and land your shots. From these positions they need to perform a difficult off-angle flick just to reach the target, taking extra time and introducing additional risk of missing.Įfficient crosshair placement significantly reduces the risk you face when starting an engagement. It is very common for players to have their crosshair facing the ground, walls, teammates or other dead space which puts them at a grave disadvantage should they come across an enemy player.